Physics Expert

Mercor; India; Remote; INR 2,431,773 - 3,647,660; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research firm in India is looking for a Physics Expert to evaluate LLM-generated responses and review scientific outputs in various physics topics. The ideal candidate should hold a Master's or PhD in Physics or a related field, with strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule and compensation of $20 to $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning.
• Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate scientific correctness of LLM-generated responses.
• Review outputs involving mathematical modeling and theoretical frameworks.
• Identify factual errors and reasoning flaws.
• Benchmark model performance on advanced physics problems.

Skills

Graduate-level physics

Mathematical reasoning

Written communication

Analytical abilities

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Overview

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Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in physics and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab.

Key Domains

• Fundamental & Theoretical Physics: Theoretical Mechanics, Theoretical Optics, Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, Fluid Physics.
• Modern & Applied Physics: Electromagnetism and Photonics, Optics and Acoustics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Biophysics.
• Space & Cosmological Sciences: Astrophysics and Cosmology.
• Engineering Disciplines & Control Systems: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Theory and Control Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics.
• Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics.
• Identify factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs.
• Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems.
• Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or a PhD (or currently a PhD candidate) in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning.
• Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.
• Part-time (20 hours/week).
• Remote and asynchronous work environment.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributors.

Compensation

• Contractor position via Mercor.
• $20–$30/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth.
• Weekly payments through Stripe Connect.

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.